24 June Collection

Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work
1000954 Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

"Oft expectation fails where most it promises", the Bishop of London announcing the Postponement of
1601462 " Oft expectation fails where most it promises", the Bishop of London announcing the Postponement of the Coronation at the Rehearsal in Westminster Abbey, 24 June (litho) by Begg

The Ministerial Crisis, Sir William Harcourt announcing the Resignation of the Government in the House of Commons on 24
1628265 The Ministerial Crisis, Sir William Harcourt announcing the Resignation of the Government in the House of Commons on 24 June (engraving) by Wilson

With the Russians in Asia, the Russian Positions before Kars, 24 June (engraving)
1049855 With the Russians in Asia, the Russian Positions before Kars, 24 June (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Russians in Asia)

Wedding at St Pauls Cathedral on 24 June (b / w photo)
1605415 Wedding at St Pauls Cathedral on 24 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding at St Pauls Cathedral on 24 June)

The late M Sadi Carnot, President of the French Republic, assassinated at Lyons, Sunday, 24 June (engraving)
1604877 The late M Sadi Carnot, President of the French Republic, assassinated at Lyons, Sunday, 24 June (engraving) by English School

The Steam-Ship "Orotava, "on Board which the Moorish Embassy sailed from Tilbury to the Nore on 24 June
1628862 The Steam-Ship " Orotava, " on Board which the Moorish Embassy sailed from Tilbury to the Nore on 24 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer

St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, visited by the Prince of Wales on 24 June (engraving)
1604366 St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, visited by the Prince of Wales on 24 June (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell)

Incidents after the Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal (litho)
1100000 Incidents after the Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents after the Opening of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal)

man moustache 14 June 83 Drowned 24 June London Stereoscopic
man with moustache - taken 14 June 83 (about) Drowned - 24 June 83; London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company; about June 14, 1883; Albumen silver print

Rural St. Johns Feast. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

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"On this eventful day, 24 June, the world witnessed a series of unexpected twists and turns. As the sun rose over Westminster Abbey, anticipation filled the air for the long-awaited Coronation. However, as oft expectation fails where most it promises, disappointment loomed when the Bishop of London announced its postponement during the rehearsal. Meanwhile, in the House of Commons, another bombshell reverberated through political circles. Sir William Harcourt solemnly declared the resignation of the government, plunging the nation into a ministerial crisis that would shape its future. Amidst these tumultuous events on land, far away in Asia, Russian positions before Kars stood firm on this very same day. The engraving captured their resolute stance against all odds. In stark contrast to these scenes of upheaval and uncertainty was a joyous occasion at St Paul's Cathedral – a wedding celebration bathed in black and white elegance on 24 June. Love triumphed amidst chaos as two souls embarked on their journey together. However, not all news brought happiness that fateful Sunday. The assassination of M Sadi Carnot shook France to its core – an engraved reminder of tragedy forever etched in history. On board "Orotava, " Moorish envoys sailed from Tilbury to Nore on 24 June – an image frozen in time capturing diplomatic endeavors amidst global turmoil. Closer to home at St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell, excitement stirred as Prince Wales graced its presence on this memorable date. A moment cherished by those who bore witness to his visit. The opening of Kaiser Wilhelm Canal also left an indelible mark upon history's canvas – incidents unfolding with litho precision showcasing man's ambition shaping waterways and connecting nations. Yet amid grand events and significant happenings lay quieter tales lost within time's embrace: a man with a mustache drowned on 24 June; rural festivities celebrated at St.